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University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship Award | 2026

About Scholarship
The University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship is designed to support high-achieving students from across Africa who want to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. This scholarship helps outstanding candidates pursue a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme in any discipline at the University of Glasgow.
The African Excellence Award provides a full tuition fee waiver to enable students to focus fully on their studies. Up to 15 scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic session. While applicants do not need an offer to apply, an offer of a place is required for interview consideration. Applicants should also follow the programme application timelines as listed on the relevant programme webpages.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Study Abroad: Study in UK
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Award, applicants must:
- Demonstrate academic excellence with grades equivalent to a UK 1st Class Honours
- Hold international fee status
- Be domiciled in Africa
- Provide a clear career or development plan that will be supported by Masters-level study, via the application form
- Provide evidence of meeting UKVI maintenance or living costs by June 30, 2026 (only required if offered the scholarship following a successful interview)
- Be a student, alumni, or staff member at one of the University’s partner institutions in Africa
Scholarship Benefits
The African Excellence Award provides a full tuition fee waiver for the one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme. This allows scholars to dedicate themselves fully to their studies without financial concerns.
Application Procedure
To apply for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application page through the link provided by the University
- Click the Apply button and complete the online scholarship application form
Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and follow the application deadlines carefully to be considered.
Deadline:
March 31, 2026 -
10 days left





